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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Australia

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Get amongst it and meet people. Aussies are very fun, sporty and outgoing

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Germany

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Enjoy and appreciate the differences!

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Australia

Germany

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

15^th

19^th

Income

17^th

20^th

Disposable income

13^th

18^th

Higher quality accommodation

16^th

7^th

Domestic helper/staff

25^th

24^th

Swimming pool

11^th

23^rd

More than one property

9^th

25^th

Nicer Cars

10^th

9^th

Boat or yacht

8^th

21^st

More luxurious holidays

19^th

13^th

Healthcare

11^th

2^nd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

10^th

8^th

Organising school for my children

5^th

17^th

Organising finances

8^th

12^th

Organising healthcare

9^th

13^th

Finding accommodation

16^th

21^st

Learning the local language

3^rd

11^th

Getting used to local food

3^rd

12^th

Local weather

4^th

15^th

Making friends

11^th

28^th

Local work culture

4^th

12^th

Setting up utilities

7^th

16^th

Fitting in the new culture

6^th

17^th

Local transport

11^th

5^th

Enjoying local food

12^th

13^th

Local culture

9^th

13^th

Using the local language

13^th

4^th

Making local friends

4^th

18^th

Integrating into the community

3^rd

6^th

Feeling welcome at work

4^th

8^th

Local shops and markets

8^th

4^th

Social life

22^nd

21^st

Sports

14^th

15^th

Working environment

13^th

10^th

Work / life balance

12^th

14^th

Entertainment

6^th

11^th

Quality of accommodation

18^th

10^th

Commuting

25^th

14^th

Travelling more

23^rd

10^th

Healthcare access and quality

16^th

4^th

Healthy diet

17^th

21^st

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

^th

Safety of your children

5^th

Standard of education available to your children

7^th

Quality of childcare

7^th

Cost of raising children

9^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

5^th

Playing more sports

2^nd

Playing less video games

2^nd

Watching less TV

4^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

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Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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Career-driven expats in Germany report a strong economic outlook, in contrast to the European trend

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